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'Kaali' poster row: Uttar Pradesh Police files FIR against filmmaker Leena Manimekalai

LUCKNOW: An FIR was registered at Hazratganj police station in Lucknow against Indian documentary filmmaker Leena Manimekalai for a poster in her new film 'Kaali' where a woman dressed as the Hindu deity is seen smoking.

The Times of India · Jul 5, 2022

As Kolkata gets ready for Durga Puja, Muslims participate with gusto in inclusive festival

KOLKATA: At a time when the country is grappling with polarisation and divisions in society, Durga Puja in Bengal has remained a shining example of syncretism and communal harmony. In the city’s Muslim-dominated areas, Durga Puja is organised and celebrated by Muslims with as much enthusiasm as in Hindu-majority neighbourhoods.…

The Times of India · Jul 5, 2022

Act against those defaming Hindu deities, Andhra Pradesh DGP urged

In a statement on Tuesday, Mr. Vishnuvardhan Reddy said the documentary released by filmmaker Leena Manimekalai was creating tension in society.

The Hindu · Jul 5, 2022

Jayant Kaikini’s play stopped midway by Hindutva activists

They took exception to the play having Muslim characters

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2022

Uttar Pradesh: Kamlesh Tiwari’s wife gets threat, security stepped up

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Police has stepped up the security of Kiran Tiwari – the wife of Hindu Samaj Party chief Kamlesh Tiwari, who was murdered in 2019 allegedly for his comments against Prophet Muhammad – after the family received a fresh threat letter on June 22.

The Times of India · Jul 4, 2022

Gyanvapi dispute | Hearing resumes, Judge hears submissions from masjid panel

The committee has challenged maintainability of the Hindu side’s suit; next hearing on July 12

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2022

Visionary British Theater Director Peter Brook Dies Aged 97

Peter Brook, one of the world's most innovative theater directors who perfected the art of staging powerful drama in bizarre venues, has died aged 97, his publisher said on Sunday. The British director used the world as his stage mounting productions ranging from challenging versions of Shakespeare through international opera…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 4, 2022

Kannada play stopped mid-way by Hindutva activists in Karnataka

The play by Jayant Kaikini is based on Fiddler on the roof and features Muslim characters, and was being staged in Shivamogga district

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2022

'Hang the killers' chants as Jaipur sees huge protest over Kanhaiya

JAIPUR: Shouting slogans such as "Hang the killers" and waving placards and saffron flags, members of several organisations gathered in thousands under the banner of Sakal Hindu Samaj at Statue Circle in Jaipur on Sunday to protest the beheading of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal Sahu. They also demanded a ban…

The Times of India · Jul 3, 2022

The meaning of a ‘dynasty-mukt Bharat’

The BJP’s clarion call for a dynasty-free Bharat reflects its desire for a meaningful opposition-free Bharat

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2022